Mildenhall (West Suffolk) Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Mildenhall (West Suffolk) reported a crime rate of 8.3 per 1,000 residents in May 2024, slightly below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. The area’s crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52.7% of all reported crimes—55% above the UK average for this category. This emphasis on violent crime may reflect local social dynamics, including the impact of longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising during May’s bank holidays. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson each contributed 9.5% of total incidents, though both remain below the UK average. Seasonal factors, such as extended daylight hours and warmer weather, likely influenced the rise in outdoor drinking and socialising, which may partly explain the increase in violent and anti-social incidents. While property crimes were relatively low compared to the UK average—shoplifting and vehicle crime were 53% and 57% below national rates respectively—the area’s overall safety remains consistent with its rural character. The low rate of burglary (0.3 per 1,000) and other theft (0.3 per 1,000) further supports the notion of a community with limited urban density and fewer high-risk areas. These patterns suggest that while localised spikes in certain crime types occur, the broader crime environment remains stable, shaped by Mildenhall’s semi-rural setting and the seasonal rhythms of its population.

May 2024 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+250%), burglary (+100%), and drugs offences (+100%) compared to April, with anti-social behaviour alone contributing 9.5% of total crimes. This surge in anti-social behaviour, which is 45% below the UK average, may partly explain the rise in violent crimes, which now account for 52.7% of all incidents—55% above the UK rate for this category. Conversely, shoplifting and vehicle crime were significantly below the UK average (53% and 57% lower respectively), suggesting effective local measures in retail and transport sectors. Other theft decreased by 25%, a small but notable decline. The contrast between violent crime trends and property crime reductions highlights shifting dynamics in the area’s crime profile, with social factors likely playing a role in the violent crime increase.

Mildenhall (West Suffolk) recorded a crime rate of 8.3 per 1,000 residents in May 2024, marking an 80.4% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This surge, though notable, still positions the area 1.2% below the UK average. On a daily basis, approximately two crimes were reported each day, reflecting a steady but not extreme level of activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 121 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. While the jump in crime compared to April raises questions, the area’s overall rate remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks. This monthly exposure metric highlights that most residents are not directly affected, though the increase in specific categories like anti-social behaviour may shift local perceptions. The population context—8,940 residents—further underscores that even with the rise in reported incidents, the absolute number of crimes remains manageable within the community’s size.